Servicing Your Vehicle After a Recall Can Help Protect your Family While checking your vehicle’s tire pressure and replacing windshield wipers will go a long way in helping drivers prevent an accident, recalls from manufacturers are a reminder that some things are out of consumers’ hands. With the recent news regarding Takata airbags injuring thousands of people all over the world, Hunter Insurance would like to share how motorists can access up-to-date recall information about their vehicles. “Checking your vehicle for any recalls is easy, and we encourage motorists to check for recalls on all of their cars a few times a year,” said Brian Hunter, president of Hunter Insurance. Recalls are typically issued by automakers once they discover a manufacturing or safety-related defect. When recalls are issued, consumers are notified about the defect and are asked to bring in their vehicle for needed service at no additional cost. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will occasionally step-in if they receive several complaints and may, sometimes, force a manufacturer to issue a recall. Carmakers will make several attempts to contact a consumer about a recall, but it is inevitable that some motorists will not get their vehicle serviced. A…

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